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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

We've gotten a little done, so I wanted to give you a peek in the downstairs guest room...

Definitely a work in progress and still not sure of a few things, but I am so ready to have this room finished.

My sweet cousin gave me these beautiful pictures which became my inspiration for this room...

If you have followed me for any length of time, you know my favorite color is red. These pictures, with every shade of pink and red, made it easy for me to choose the paint color for this room. A soft green color was chosen for the walls and red dupioni silk draperies for the window treatments.

The draperies were hung and very pretty, but just not right for this room, so we moved them to Mr. Heart's office and they look great in there! I've been keeping an eye out for draperies (that I liked and at a decent price point) and recently found some floral print pre-made drapes, which are perfect for this room. And yes, they were on sale at a great price, yippee!

For me, every room should have a few antiques, like the one below. This piece was purchased from some missionary friends heading to Italy. They were selling their furnishings and this family piece was very special to them, so I've promised to take good care of it!

The glimpse I'm giving you in the picture below is a special gift that I received from a dear friend of mine. This used to belong to her grandmother who passed it down to her mother, who then passed it down to my friend. I was so surprised, happy and blessed when she chose to pass it on to me!

Just giving you a peek...can you guess what it is?

Still pulling this downstairs guest room together and the bedding is next. I will say that the draperies were such a good price that I bought extra to use with the bedding...hopefully it won't be long now!

You are well on your way...I think the curtain panels are going to make the room...what a great choice! I have some unlined panels I got to use in my living/dining rooms with the intention of somehow lining them myself...maybe I'll follow your lead and get something already lined. Can't wait to see the finished product...~Ann

Hello dear Cindy,I adore those floral draperies!!! Oh my, they will be so lovely to look at as you pass your guest room and I know your guests will enjoy them, too.They are very beautiful and look wonderful with the wall color.Hugs, Cindy

Cindy, I love the print on your ready-mades. I have been on the look-out for some blue toile panels, but haven't had any luck. Look forward to seeing your finished room. :-) I have NO idea as to what your friend gave you- I've never been good at guessing or puzzles! lol ~ Sue

I love the floral print on your curtains and it blends so beautifully with the green wall color.And your cousin's pictures are so gorgeous, perfect for this room. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the room when its all done.Have a great weekend!~Poppy

Although I don't have red in my house, every time my mom or I see it, we always want a red and white room. Yours is wonderful with the antiques and the curtains. You have wonderful friends to give you their family treasures.

The longer I live, the more red I introduce into my home. I like the anchors that you have chosen for your guest room. Thank you for sharing your lovely design, and thank you for stopping by my post. Cherry Kay

This is a pretty room, I love your curtains with red, great print! The piece of furniture I see on the side, seams like, those they used before for men's shirts and underclothing, it was for men's wear, specially, before walk in closets, lol! My hubby enherited his father's "weekly" as they call it here. Love this post.Have a great weekend.FABBY

Oh this is just gorgeous! What a beautiful room- I LOVE the curtains- they are just so cottage and romantic and pretty and loving the prints as well. Looks wonderful so far- can't wait to see the finished product! Thanks so much for linking this loveliness up to FNF :) Have a wonderful weekend!

Your guest room is so beautiful - very welcoming and a decorator's touch! Red and green is such a great combination! This is the first time I have been by your place...it is so welcoming. I really like your blog title.Happy Pink Saturday

I love the paintings and the curtains. Red is one my favorite colors also. I love paintings with florals. I need to re cover a chair of mine in my art studio with some Rachel Ashwell fabric I bought. Lovely and thanks for the share.

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